Question

read the quote by thomas hobbes. law was brought into the world for nothing else but to limit the natural liberty of particular men in such manner as they might not hurt but assist one another and join together against a common enemy. according to hobbes, what is the primary purpose of the social contract? to protect rights to remove rights to reduce liberty to expand liberty

Explanation:

Thomas Hobbes' quote emphasizes that law (a key element of the social contract) limits liberty in a way that stops harm and promotes mutual assistance. Removing rights is not the goal as the focus is on limiting liberty for a positive (protective) outcome. Reducing liberty is a means, not the primary purpose. Expanding liberty contradicts the idea of "limit the natural liberty". Protecting rights (by limiting harmful behavior through law - a social contract aspect) aligns with the quote's intent.

Answer:

to protect rights